Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 4 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the welfare and safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she actively promotes the safety and well-being of the children.  Children are making good progress in their learning and development. This is because the quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands each child's stage of development and knows what interests and motivates them.  Children settle well and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They feel safe and build strong attachments, which promotes their emotional well-being and confidence. Children's dietary needs are well catered for.  Children are safeguarded very well by the childminder. She has a strong knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe.  The childminder has built successful partnerships with parents and other early years providers, ensuring children receive good support for their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for older children to freely access writing and craft resources because they are not easily accessible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide a wider range of accessible writing and craft resources to support older children's creativity and literacy skills during free play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters they had supplied prior to the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her understanding of how children learn and develop. She enthusiastically interacts with children throughout their play. Assessments are precise and the childminder uses the information about children's achievements to plan for their learning. She uses effective methods to build on children's understanding. For example, using language such as 'big' and 'little' during routine play. She makes good use of purposeful questioning to build on children's interests and ideas. In an imaginary game the children are tasked with exploring a 'trench', where they are encouraged to look for hidden treasure. The childminder's sensitive and well-timed questioning, such as 'How many more shapes do you need?' during an art activity supports children's mathematical understanding. As a result, they make good progress. Children confidently find the toys they want from the well-organised play spaces because the childminder encourages them

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who attend. This is good

to be independent and make their own choices. However, this choice does not extend to freely available writing and craft resources. This limits older children's creativity and prevents them from writing with a purpose, for example during their imaginary games.

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good

The childminder provides a child-centred environment where children are happy and well cared for. They are confident and self-assured, demonstrating they have a real sense of belonging. The daily routine includes many opportunities for physical exercise when children play outside in the garden or visit local places of interest, such as parks. Indoors, children have access to a variety of toys and resources, which supports them with their learning and independence. Children are well behaved and are good at taking turns during play. The childminder is a good role model, using good manners and talking about sharing during her play with children. Care practices are hygienic and children are encouraged to be independent in self-care as they put their coats and outdoor shoes on independently to play outside. This helps to ensure they are well prepared for their future learning at school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is well informed about the procedures to report concerns about children in her care. She completes robust risk assessments to identify potential hazards to children. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and adapts her teaching to suit their preferred learning style. The knowledge she has gained from her early years qualification supports the childminder to monitor and ensure children are making continued progress in their learning. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations set at her last inspection. She has established effective partnerships with parents who are highly satisfied with the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375218 Local authority Reading Inspection number 829418 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Caversham Park, Reading, Berkshire. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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